Benefits

DISCOUNTSGoldStar Pharmacy - Gold Medallion members receive a 20% discount on all over-the-counter items at Gold Star Pharmacy in College Station. Members also receive 20% off of a Medication Management System, and FREE prescription delivery in Bryan/College Station. Please call the pharmacy for more information. GoldStar Pharmacy St. Joseph Medical Office Building 4421 Hwy 6 South, Suite 300 College Station, TX 77845 (979) 690-9112

Receive a 20% discount at the following medical equipment companies. Members must show membership card at time of purchase:Altus Medical EquipmentMedi-Care Equipment Specialties, Inc. (locations in Bryan, College Station, Brenham, and Tomball)Physicians Home Medical Equipment (locations in Bryan and College Station)

FREE Guest Meal Ticket - Gold Medallion members receive one FREE guest meal each day while in the hospital (as an inpatient or for outpatient surgery) and 20% off at all St. Joseph dining facilities anytime!

St. Joseph Helpline- GMC members receive a $5 discount on the monthly monitoring fee. This personal emergency response service offers peace of mind and independence for anyone who is frail, physically challenged, or lives alone. The push of a button provides access to emergency assistance. Please call the Helpline office at (979) 774-4357 for more information.

DISCOUNT PLANSCatalyst Scripts/PreScrip CardThis prescription discount program offers savings of 10% to 50% on many prescriptions. This free discount program is offered to you regardless of age. All major chain pharmacies and most independent pharmacies participate in this program. To register for this prescription card, simply come by the Gold Medallion Club office during office hours, or visit www.prescriprx.com/catalystbenefits/registration.aspx at home and your card can be printed from your own computer. It's that easy!

Catalyst Vision PlanFor $19.95 for a two-year period, your entire household can save on prescription eye wear. Applications and a list of local providers are available in the Gold Medallion Club office.

Catalyst Dental PlanFor a low annual fee, you and your family can receive 10-50% off average prices for dental services. Simply present your Catalyst Dental Plan card at any participating provider and pay the discounted fee at the time of service. Applications and a list of local providers are available in the GMC office; pricing varies for individuals and households.

EXERCISE & WELLNESS PROGRAMSSt. Joseph Wellness Program- Save on single and couple memberships through the St. Joseph Wellness Program. This program features gym, water, studio exercise, and personal training. A current Gold Medallion Club membership card is required to receive the monthly discount. For more information, call the Wellness Program at (979) 821-7558.

$15 Aerofit Water Aerobics at Villa Maria location only - Classes are Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 10:30 am. For more information, call Allison Mora-Herrington with Aerofit at (979) 823-0971 ext. 107

HEALTH EDUCATIONLunch & Learn Seminars - Informative presentations from local health professionals who address the health and wellness issues that are relevant to the 50+ age group. Seminars are held once a month. Lunch is served at 11:30 am and the program begins at noon. Current Gold Medallion Club members pay $7 to attend. Please call the Gold Medallion Club office for seminar dates and locations.

Living Well With Diabetes Education Program - This comprehensive diabetes education program is now offered twice a month - for FREE! Taught by our Certified Diabetes Educator, Shelby Jaedicke, RN, MSN, and Michelle Dohrman, Registered and Licensed Dietician, the program begins with two 3-hour sessions, focuing on proper nutrition using carbohydrate counting, exercise, blood glucose monitoring, foot care, and other topics. Additional sessions will be offered monthly and will cover topics such as Dining Out with Diabetes, Strength Training, Eating for Heart Health, Diabetes and Stress, and much more! A monthly grocery store tour is now included as part of the program. Also included is a one-month membership to the St. Joseph Wellness Center. Programs and seminars are held in the St. Joseph Professional Building. Please call St. Joseph Healthy Communities at (979) 731-1231 for more information and to register.

SOCIAL EVENTSMeet and Eat - 11:30 am at different local restaurants - Dutch Treat. Check newsletter for dates and location.Breakfast Break - 9:00 am at different local restaurants - Dutch Treat. Check newsletter for dates and location.Knitting - Tuesdays at 1:00 pm and Thursdays at 9:00 am in the St. Joseph Rehabilitation Center, Quilter's Cafe Bingo - 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1:00 - 3:00 pm in the St. Joseph Professional Building, Suite #140. Call ahead!Dances - FREE quarterly dances from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Southwood Community Center on Rock Prairie Road in College Station.

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIESFrom day trips to extensive international vacations, special trips are planned with our members in mind. All trips include motor coach transportation. Trip information is available in the Gold Medallion newsletter.

Day Trips - Day trips are always held in Texas. Some examples of day trips include museums, sporting events, theater plays, festivals, and much more!Gambling Trips - Gambling trips are usually overnight stays. Some examples of gambling trip destinations are Paragon Casino in Marksville, LA, Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, LA, and Sam's Town Casino in Shreveport, LA.Domestic Travel - Domestic trips are usually 6-8 days. Some examples of past trips include Mackinac Island, New York, Branson, Cape Cod, Savannah and Charleston, and many more!International Travel - International trips are usually 10-14 days. Some examples of past destinations include Italy, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, France, Ireland, England, and Scotland.

IN-OFFICE BENEFITSFree Self-Service Photocopies - Come into the Gold Medallion Club office during business hours for access to a copy machine. Limit 5 copies per visit.Free Faxing - Come into the Gold Medallion Club office during business hours and one of our team members will be happy to assist you by faxing a document for you.

Free Notary Public Service - Please call the Gold Medallion Club office to make a notary appointment.

Free Guide on Healthcare Decisions - Contains Medical Power of Attorney for Healthcare and Directive to Physicians and Family documents. For use in St. Joseph Health System facilities.

Refer a Friend - If your friend or family member lists your name as a referral on their membership application, we will send you a $10 travel voucher to use towards a Gold Medallion day trip!